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Problem-Based Learning Rubric

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9 Artifacts	Group has included 4 or less artifacts in the presentation	Group has included 5-6 artifacts in the presentation	Group has included 7-8 artifacts in the presentation	Group has included 9 artifacts in the presentation Resource: KWL Chart Topic Graphic Organizer
Word Choice	Word choice is not appropriate & does not match format used for project	Word choice is somewhat not appropriate & may not match format used for project	Word choice is semi-appropriate & somewhat matches format used for project	Word choice is appropriate & matches format used for project Resources: 5 Rules for Better Web Writing Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
Breadth & Depth of Artifacts	Artifacts chosen do not demonstrate an understanding of the project goals; it is obvious that the group did not spend enough time researching artifacts chosen	Some artifacts chosen demonstrate an understanding of the project goals; group could’ve spent more time researching artifacts chosen	Most artifacts chosen demonstrate an understanding of the project goals; the group spent adequate time researching artifacts chosen	All artifacts chosen demonstrate an understanding of the project goals; it is obvious that the group spent substantial time researching artifacts chosen Resources: Defining Your Topic Project Goals are outlined in: Edmond Hunt's Letter
Information gathering & Synthesis	Group gathered information that lacked relevance, quality, and depth, e.g., appears as though you chose the first resource you found.	Group gathered information from a limited range of sources and displayed minimal effort in selecting quality resources, e.g., websites were not authoritative	Group gathered information from a variety of relevant sources--print and electronic	Group gathered information from a variety of quality electronic resources. Sources are relevant, balanced. Primary sources were included (if appropriate). Resources: 5W's of Website Evaluation Guide to Finding Primary Sources
Synthesis	Group work is not logically or effectively structured, e.g., it does not tell a story.	Group could have put greater effort into organizing their work.	Group logically organized the project and made good connections among ideas, e.g., there is a clear theme in the presentation.	Group chose an appropriate format for presenting their information. Information is logically and creatively organized with smooth transitions.
Sources Cited	Group clearly plagiarized materials. Sources: Types of Plagiarism	Group needs to use greater care in documenting sources. Documentation was poorly constructed or absent.	Group documented sources with some care, Sources are cited, both in-text/in-product and on Works-Cited/Works-Consulted pages/slides. Few errors noted.	Student(s) documented all sources, including visuals, sounds, and animations. Sources are properly cited, both in-text/in-product and on Works-Cited/Works-Consulted pages/slides. Documentation is error-free. Names of all group members were included. Resources: Mrs. Houle's Bibliographic Examples Sample Bibliography MLA Online. See Mrs. Torrise for Login Son of Citation Machine
Presentation	Group showed little evidence of thoughtful research or preparation. Presentation does not effectively communicate research findings.	Group needs to work on communicating more effectively	Group effectively communicated the results of research to the audience.	Group effectively and creatively used appropriate communication tools to convey their conclusions and demonstrated thorough, effective research techniques. Product displays creativity and originality. Resources: Movie Maker Tutorials; Steps to Creating a MovieMaker Project Wikispaces Help Menu

What's the best technology tool for your project: Wiki | Movie Maker Presentation | Slide Show Presentation?

Groups may add a page to this wiki by following the naming convention > Period#GroupNumber. For example > Period1Group4.
See > Creating Pages for instructions on how to add and edit pages.
See Mrs. Torrise for logins and passwords

TASK CHECKLIST

	· We are prepared to start. · We thoughtfully listened to our teachers about what is expected of us. · We carefully read through the rubric (hint: column 4 is a checklist). · We met with our groups and developed a plan for moving forward.
	· We know what information we need to begin. · We reviewed the resources and links that were provided to us. · We looked for answers to our questions, rather than asking the teacher.
	· We know how to creatively present my information. · We considered the experience and talents of our group members when deciding on what tools to use to present our information.

Resources & Links to be included

Citing Sources, including examples
Effective Presentations
Effective Group process
Worksheets with appropriate image and source resources (from last semester)
Wiki Passwords, Q & A
Moviemaker